Betel in the Aceh language is (ranub), ranub which is made from areca nut, Gambir, cloves, and wrapped with betel leaf.
Betel in the life of the people of Aceh has also become a symbol to glorify those who visit, and is also a typical food of the Aceh region since the first.
Honoring guests by serving betel, Honoring friends through sweet words. These two Acehnese stanzas describe the meaning of betel or (ranub) in Acehnese customs.
Ranub in the realm of Acehnese customs and culture has various symbolic meanings, namely, a symbol of glory (pemulia jamee), a calmer in uniting opinions in a deliberation (sapeu kheun ngen buet), and a liaison between people.
Betel (ranub) symbolizes humility and love, areca nut symbolizes good character and honesty and has a high degree, Gambir symbolizes determination, lime symbolizes sincerity, Cloves symbolize firmness of principle, Tobacco symbolizes a steadfast heart.
One of the traditional Acehnese events that still use betel (ranub) is at weddings.
Meanwhile, the lady who is the container, symbolizes the beauty of good character and noble character. The container as a unit that symbolizes the nature of custom.
